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Clare County

Michigan · 30,856 residents · 564.367 sq mi
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Clare County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,163. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $91,900. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,856
−1%since 2000
from 31,252 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
55 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 55 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+19%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K26K28K30K32K1990201020202024Clare County
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,163
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,845 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,067
+45%since 2000
from $15,922 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,900
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
20.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−8%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(30,210)
Black0.3%(100)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(340)
Asian0.2%(78)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(1,301)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(28,628)
Black0.5%(140)
Hispanic / Latino2%(621)
Asian0.2%(72)
Other2.5%(761)
Diversity Score12.7%(3,919)
Segregation Score18.9%(5,827)
Diversity Score
13
+205%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+53%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 18.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.2%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clare County, Michigan?

Clare County, Michigan has about 30,856 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clare County, Michigan?

The typical household in Clare County, Michigan earns about $41,163 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clare County, Michigan expensive?

In Clare County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $91,900, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Clare County, Michigan?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Clare County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clare County, Michigan?

About 22.7% of people in Clare County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clare County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Clare County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,904 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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